Released 20 years ago
Affiliated
MC Eiht · 2006
60 min · 14 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty blend of West Coast G-funk beats layered with hard-hitting lyrics that reflect the struggles of street life.
Top tracks — play these first
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CPT MF'z — This track opens the album with powerful energy and sets the tone for the gritty themes explored throughout, showcasing MC Eiht's signature delivery.
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Which Way Iz Up — The track combines introspective lyrics with a catchy hook, reflecting on choices and struggles while maintaining a classic G-funk sound.
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Gangsta Minded — With its hard-hitting beat and assertive lyrics, this song epitomizes MC Eiht's dedication to the gangsta rap ethos, making it a standout track.
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Respect It — This track features an infectious rhythm and highlights themes of respect and reputation in the street context, integral to the album's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid writing and production but lacks standout moments to elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, bass-heavy track that sets a gritty tone, maintaining a consistent tempo throughout the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response elements, typical of West Coast G-funk.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective street narratives
- gritty urban storytelling
- consistent vibe throughout
- suitable for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Affiliated is MC Eiht's fifth studio album, released in 2006 after a period of relative quiet following his earlier works. By this time, he had established himself as a key figure in West Coast hip-hop, having gained notoriety from his work with Compton's Most Wanted and collaborations with various artists throughout the '90s. This album further solidified his legacy in the gangsta rap scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- DJ Quik· Cypress Hill· Kurupt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 CPT MF'z 5:00
- 2 Which Way Iz Up 4:50
- 3 Say Nuthin' 4:17
- 4 What the Fuc U Want Me to Do 3:52
- 5 The Ghetto 4:45
- 6 G'sta Melody 4:51
- 7 Just Lean 4:18
- 8 CPT'z Bac 3:58
- 9 Where U From 4:30
- 10 Gangsta Minded 4:19
- 11 Respect It 3:42
- 12 N My Neighborhood 4:00
- 13 Pipe Down 3:28
- 14 Smoke Dis 4:04
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